Searching for Sugar Man was the opening film at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. It’s an award winning documentary that tells the story of the greatest rock icon you never heard of, how he was the biggest thing ever on the other side of the world and finally received the recognition he always deserved. If you love good music and good movie making, don’t miss it.
Now that you are in the mood for sugar, forget the obvious desserts and eat your fill of this colourful, naturally sweet and flavourful Diced Vegetable Salad.
Diced Vegetable Salad
- 4 medium beets, cooked (Boil for 25 minutes or roast in tinfoil with a little olive oil for 90 minutes), cooled, peeled and finely diced
- 2 carrots, peeled, finely diced and simmered in a little water for 2-3 minutes
- 4 Israeli cucumbers, finely diced
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 c roughly chopped, lightly toasted walnuts
Middle Eastern Dressing
- 1/2 c plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1-2 T tahini (optional)
- 1/4 t of ground cumin
- juice and zest of 2 lemons
- juice and zest of 1 orange
- sea salt
In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Arrange the diced vegetables on a platter or in a large bowl. Sprinkle on the walnuts. Toss with dressing just before serving. Serve with homemade pita chips or fresh pita. Transform into a more ample salad meal on a bed of baby arugula, with a side serving of chickpeas mixed with yogurt, lemon juice, sea salt and black pepper. Serves 6-8.
Diced Vegetable Salad Print Ready Recipe
Final notes:
- Thanks to my good friend Joanne for Suzanne Husseini‘s “When Susan Cooks” – the inspiration for the Middle Eastern Dressing.
- Thanks to my co-worker Krina for suggesting that I dress cooked, grated beets with yogurt, garlic, salt and walnuts. Great inspiration!
- Happy Thanksgiving weekend to my American friends and family.
- Like every blogger, I crave feedback. Have you tried any Jittery Cook recipes? Comments people. Comments. This is not the time to be shy!
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This is what i’m having for lunch, looks soooo fresh and crunchy.
Thanks Holly.
I think it would be cute served in those large spoon-type appetizer thing-ys. Do you know what i’m talking about?
Christina! You are on my mind.
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consider a second career as a food photographer. I know I’ve told you this before. You already have a portfolio……p.s. I dont like beets because they make your teeth all stained and yucky
Funny you should say that. My new brain challenge to prevent more memory loss project is to actually learn how to use a camera. I have great difficulty absorbing the speed and shutter details.
Also funny about the beets. I have never looked at my teeth after eating beets. I will watch out for that. Can’t say it would bother me much though. Hey, it’s not like we’re out there searching for husbands, eh?
Such festive pix! But what’s an “Israeli cucumber”?
Hey Joanne,
So glad you asked!
Read all about Israeli cucumbers:
http://jimbalis.wordpress.com/2011/05/05/an-israeli-cucumber-begins-to-transform-american-kitchens/
See images of Israeli Cucumbers:
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=israeli+cucumbers&bpcl=38897761&ion=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&biw=1440&bih=668&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=FIivUMHlH4660QH3uICgCw
How beautiful! Funny how a little attention to detail can transform a salad from a mish-mosh to an elegant art arrangement. 🙂
I have to admit I do want the look to be eye catching so that readers will be tempted to go for the taste and so they’ll come back for the next post. It’s fun to visualize and plan the look.
Thanks for visiting Emmy!
I’d like to check out that documentary. I heard Rodriguez interviewed on the radio recently – it sounds like he’s had quite the life and it’s great his music is being rediscovered after so long. Your salad is beautiful – love the colours! The yogurt dressing looks so refreshing. I’ll have to give it a try 🙂
Hi Hannah! Nice to hear from you. Sounds like we are on the same wavelength!
Great looking recipe with tasty photos. I caught the 60 Minutes (on CBS) feature piece on Rodriquez. What an amazing story, and how well-liked/loved he is around Africa while singing below the radar in the USofA, until now. Great tie-in with Sugarman and your sweet-looking recipe. Congrats again on your one-star award :>)
Thanks for the star and I recommend the movie even if you’ve already seen the feature. So heartwarming!
Loved the Thanksgiving photos of your family! You do have 3 beautiful little girls. I’m in grandchild envy mode.
I’ll definitely screen the movie IF it every gets over here to Italy. Ciao for now.
This looks so attractive and sounds really healthy. Thanks for sharing your recipe. 🙂
Beautiful photos!
Yum! Your pictures are beautiful, and the salads look delicious. I’m going to have to try them. Meanwhile, thanks for visiting my blog. I’m definitely going to have to follow yours. I’m on a diet, and this is just what I need!